Nobody Dies Here: Inside Melbourne's Medically Supervised Injecting Room

The dance of closing time must play out before doors are locked for the night. In this final episode, hear about the trouble with closing. Also, find out what’s changed* for the service.

Featuring
Clients - Philip, Duane, Aaron
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Nurses - Kerry, Jen, Paul, Simon
Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Dylan
Head of Security - Amri
Medical Director- Nico Clarke

Credits
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound - Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia
Mix assist - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Theme - Jen Anderson

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Harm Reduction Australia
Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

*an earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated MSIR's permanency was granted after the release of the Ken Lay Report, when it was after the Ryan Review.

Thanks
(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James, Simon, Lisa, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022; and at closing time, 29 July 2023.

Artwork by Eloise McCullough.

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Music
Rom ram rem a computer’s first dream - Zuben
Drift - Daniel Birch
Computer Dream -
The beginning actually - File Under Toner
Woodpaths (1974) - Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)
The Shapes That Shadows Make - Daniel BIrch (with kind permission)
Nobody Dies Here Theme (Jen Anderson) (original composition)

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A proud Yorta Yorta Tunnarong woman, Ange is Aunty to many in the MSIR community. After an especially tough time and several rehab attempts, she’s ready to make big changes.

*Aboriginal listeners are advised this episode contains the name of a person who is deceased*

Episode contains: overdose death, coarse language

Credits
Host - Kerin
Featuring - Angela
Producer/ Editor/ Interviewer - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Co-Host recording - Shelley Cogger
Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes

Theme - Jen Anderson

Thanks to: Shelley, Nico, Simon, Jen, Dylan, Sophie, Jaye, Jon and all the staff and clients at the MSIR who have supported this independent project.

Recorded in 2022 on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Harm Reduction Australia
Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson
GuitarDandC by Kevin Boucher
Blue Dot Sessions
Cello by Kelly Latimore (CCbyA) Free Music Archive
Orange River by <<REW

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John’s history with heroin and other drugs includes making the front page of the Herald Sun after overdosing in a laneway. Having been around Melbourne since the deadly late 90s, he's a staunch defender of the MSIR, and opioid replacement, Buvedal.

Episode contains: strong language, overdose death and adult themes

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Harm Reduction Australia
Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

Credits
Host - Pudgey
Featuring - John
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Mix assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Host recording - Shelley Cogger

Theme - Jen Anderson
Field recordings - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Thanks
(MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.
Series art by Eloise McCullough.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson
Unalin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound
Attempt 7 - Jared C. Balogh (CCbyNC)
Slin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound

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Kerin reveals some of her dramatic life story, and how it intersects with her decades-long use of heroin. Now 72, Kerin’s toughness mostly conceals the depth of her losses.

CW: Family Violence; overdose death; mild coarse language

Credits
Featuring - Kerin
Host - Pudgey
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Host recording - Shelley Cogger
Theme - Jen Anderson

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Thanks
(MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.
Series art by Eloise McCullough.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original)
Precious Breath - Jen Anderson (series original)
Waiting Stillness - Brylie Christopher Oxley
6666666666666666 - Alpha Hydrae (via FMA)

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In Zone 4 people wanting to alter their heroin use can start pharmacotherapy within 24 hours. Clients take the lead in managing their health, supported by trauma-informed care. The MSIR’s in-house medical services catch people at risk of falling between the cracks of the wider health system.

Featuring
Head of Security - Amri
Medical Director - Dr Nico Clark
Nurse and *EPOCH team member - Jen
Harm Reduction Practitioner and EPOCH team member - Dylan
MSIR Client - ‘Oscar Wilde’
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound Recordings: Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia
Fact Checker: Shelley Cogger
Final Mix: Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Theme: Jen Anderson

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made with the cooperation of the North Richmond Community Health MSIR.
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR
Resources and support for people who inject drugs

*The EPOCH program (in conjunction with St Vincent's Hospital) helped the MSIR meet its licensing objectives by reducing the rate of Blood Borne Viruses.
More than 360 people have started Hep-C treatments (as of June 2023), via the MSIR.

Thanks
(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James, Simon, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Dave Suttee and Pippa Williams.
Episode art by Eloise McCullough

Music
Dusty and Freezing - Crowander (licensed)
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original composition)
Hesi’im and Orange River by REW<< (CCbyANC4.0 via Free Music Archive)
Electronic Minute 328 by gis_sweden
Nnionn by TIm Khan (CCbyA via freesound)

Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable.
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